Dean Elgar drops anchor to keep Essex in touch with leaders Surrey
Championship challengers keep the deficit to 12 points ahead of crucial meeting next week
Championship challengers keep the deficit to 12 points ahead of crucial meeting next week
Essex wicketkeeper claims share of county record but hosts face difficult final day
Unbeaten stand of 129 between Paul Walter and Matt Critchley keeps hosts afloat following Durham's 587
Opener Lees commands crease with 113 as Robinson takes bowlers on with gusto for 146 not out